Background: In the year 1951 Bhubaneswar replaced Cuttack as the political capital of the state of Orissa. During the expansion and the development of the city, many poor and disadvantaged people were displaced. They settled in Bharatpur-Jokalandi which became a haven to them. The slums created an unhealthy environment, unhygienic living conditions, structurally inadequate housing, lack of civic facilities, hazardous working conditions with a low level of socio-economic conditions. The rate of various types of diseases rose due to unsanitary conditions, malnutrition, and lack of basic health care. Due to poverty and unemployment social problems such as crime, drug addiction, gambling and alcoholism became rampant.
Our Response: The Sisters responded to these diverse problems, needs, and challenges of the people by opening a house at Jokalandi in the year 1992 to offer better living condition and hope for a brighter future, they established an Oriya medium school, health center, and a Crèche.
India is progressing with an astounding growth rate which is the second highest in the world after that of China. Without a doubt, the principal reason behind the progress of our country is its youth force. However, there is a problem; a huge number of Indian youth are not only unemployed but unemployable. This challenged the Sisters in Jokalandi to establish in the year 2008 St. Joseph’s Seva Sadan Community college to empower, educate and provide employment for the youths and make them useful citizens. We are indebted to Manos Unidas, Spain for providing us with the required financial assistance to build the infrastructure with all the facilities required for the functioning of the community college.
Vision: Transforming lives and communities through career-oriented learning
Mission: To empower rural youth, especially women through career and technical, life-long learning opportunities towards an emerging future of prosperity in partnership with diverse stakeholders.
Together for the young…..
Donate Rs 15000 – the skill training for a drop-out girl for a year with placement
Rs 45000- Skill training of 4 girls for a year with placement
Rs 80000- Skill training of 7 students for a year with placement
Rs 100000- skill training of 10 students for a year with placement
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